Sentences with phrase «chosen gear ratios»

The PTU can switch between the two gears in about a tenth of a second, and it chooses its gear ratio solely base on what the rear transmission is doing: in first and second gears, the PTU is in its low range.

And the car maker's choose those gear ratios for the optimal balance of drivability, fuel economy, engine power band, optional factory rear gear ratios and vehicle weight.

Not exact matches

It's another Z3M component, chosen for its close - ratio gearing.

First gear is good for 62 mph — a ratio chosen to eliminate a time - consuming shift on the mostly wheelspin - free 0 - to -60-mph run.

Numerous transmission options allow for you to choose either automatic or manual shifting, with each providing the perfect gear ratio to ensure smooth and easy sifting on any surface or road.

Both provide a tall cruising gear for good highway mileage (there are three axle ratios from which to choose).

High / Low Range Gearing offers stability on rough terrain, while a trio of rear axle ratios, 3.21, 3.73, or 4.10, are available to choose from depending on the model.

It is not to be confused with automatic transmission, in that both the ratio chosen, and the moment for gear changing, are controlled by the driver.

It closed the gap during our in - gear assessments, thanks in no small part to its healthy 430Nm of torque and the well chosen ratios of its smooth and responsive eight - speed auto gearbox.

GM chose to go the dual - mode route with 4 fixed gear ratio (instead of one fixed gear ratio as in direct mechanical coupling) in order to minimize load on the battery and for extended towing or pulling loads.

There are so many variations of axles and gear ratios that both the manual and automatic gearboxes work well on or off highways, and we're enamored enough of 3 - pedal driving that we'd probably choose the manual.

Both Honda models offer a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that gives you the freedom to choose an infinite number of gear ratios.

Where the six - speed bounced back and forth between gears downhill and was hesitant to downshift when climbing, Ford's 10 - speed just settled into a gear — with so many to choose from, it could choose a more accurate ratio — and pulled smoothly and strongly.

Not content with only four forward gears and unable to satisfactorily modify the 5 - speed unit, Ruf chose to use a new five - speed transmission of their own design on the CTR, which also gave them full freedom to customize gear ratios.

The six - speed automatic was smooth in operation, and its many ratios and the engine's broad torque band ensure that the correct gear for the situation is chosen more often than not, which is good, as there is no manual gear selection; the driver gets to choose between D and L only.

Generally, the more gears the better, as the car has more drive ratios to choose from for efficiency and power.

The six - speed manual has well - spaced ratios, but the shifter's feel and throw are geared toward a buyer choosing the stick - shift for cost savings, not driving nirvana.

The six gear ratios are chosen to deliver refined cruising while maintaining sporty performance — the balance that Jaguar research shows an Jaguar X-Type owner wants.

By pulling on the left downshift paddle twice in rapid succession, the transmission will drop directly to the chosen lower gear ratio.

The gear ratios are poorly chosen for UK roads, with an extremely tall top gear.

With eight gears to choose from, this transmission has an easy time finding its more efficient ratio.

The only transmission choice remains a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which, rather than have distinct «gears» is able to choose whatever ratio is perfect for the job.

With so many gear ratios to choose from, the engine should remain in its various sweet spots (higher revs during overtaking, due to the fairly peaky maximum power and torque outputs; lower revs when cruising along the road) for most of the time you spend driving the Genesis G80.

You can choose from three different axle gear ratios a 3.21, a 3.73 or a 4.10, to enhance the fuel efficiency of the SUV!

The system benefits from a single manual clutch mated with electronic switching gear to change ratios and was designed from the ground - up exclusively for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S. Aston Martin specifically chose to develop the SportshiftTM system owing to its inherent sporting benefits including mass saving, low complexity of moving parts, and real tangible gear changes.

Some transmission units also have Winter mode, where higher gear ratios are chosen to keep revs as low as possible while on slippery surfaces.